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I’m so happy to see this! I don’t deviate a whole ton in my nutrition – I can’t say I get bored, thankfully, but having a variety of spices really helps me avoid that trap to begin with. I typically use whatever savory seasoning I feel like in the morning, and generally prefer that to sweet. That said, it is always nice to have more…and new…options!

I personally LOVE spice blends and dry seasonings because they tend to be a lot less caloric, giving me the opportunity to eat more of the protein, for example, instead of bulking up on empty condiment calories and less food.

The riced veggie trend is one of my favorite things to have happened to grocery stores yet. Sure, I appreciate the sugar-free products, absolutely. And I LOVE that there are “natural food” aisles with non-monster brands (once nigh impossible to find.) But while riced veggies are a cinch to make yourself – if you have a food processor at home – there’s a massive convenience in being able to snag a pre-made bag at the store. And when a trend hits, that’s what you get – convenience!

I don’t use riced vegetables as the base for my meals all the time – sometimes the larger pieces are a good thing because it feels like you are eating more. More bulk = feels like more substance.

BUT…

Riced cauliflower, for one, is a fabulous substitute for rice, pasta, or even mashed potatoes – you get the volume, and a similar texture, without as many calories or carbohydrates. So it’s a perfect swap for a dinner side (“healthy” fried “rice,” anyone?!) or base, as an example, and can even work for a base for doughs and baked items.

The glitch for me is that I have never actually seen Green Giant’s Riced Cauliflower in-store – I’ve had to buy other brands. So I don’t know if I will have the best luck tracking these down, and desperately hope other companies follow suit (they’d be wise to!) Or…of course…that someone near me jumps on board and ups the stock levels!

The doubly-awesome news? GG is also offering a whole bunch of other mashed and roasted options so definitely check them out (store location link highlighted in the paragraph above.)

So this is an incredibly interesting product – SensatioNail Polish To Gel Transformer. The liquid can be mixed with any nail polish to effectively create a longer-lasting, intensely shining “gel” polish. I’ve got UV Gel over my own nails, and fortunately it isn’t an arm and a leg where I live (a full set sure can be, depending on where you live!) That said, I love the idea that there is an option…especially if you already have a favorite polish color.

The Transformer does require the SensatioNail Gel LED Lamp, but fortunately it cures in just 30 seconds – that’s not bad, ladies! (It will also remove wishing 5 to 10 minutes, and will not cause damage… That last part makes it very appealing.)